SB307Introduced in the Senate
Crimes by gangs; definition of "predicate criminal act," penalties.
Introduced by Mark Peake, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Crimes by gangs; definition of "predicate criminal act"; penalties. Adds the misdemeanor and felony offenses of carrying a concealed weapon and the misdemeanor offense of pointing, holding, or brandishing a firearm, air or gas operated weapon, or object similar in appearance to the definition of "predicate criminal act" related to prohibited criminal street gang participation.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N)
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N) · January 28, 2026
9
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | No |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Absent |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102181D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 2:04 pm)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB307)
Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 2-A)
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N)
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